noun Etymology: Middle English grewel, from Anglo-French ~, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grūt grout Date: 14th century a thin porridge, punishment , something that lacks substance or significance
GRUEL
Meaning of GRUEL in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012